Latest News
NCSE Policy on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Friday, 3 February 12
The NCSE has launched their policy advice paper on the care of deaf and hard of hearing children in Ireland.
VHI Teachers' Group Scheme
Friday, 3 February 12
The VHI increase announced today will not affect members renewing in the Teachers' Group Scheme on 8th February 2012.
INTO President Addresses Small School Protest
Thursday, 2 February 12
Up to 1000 people from rural communities throughout Ireland, including Gaeltacht areas, attended a protest outside Leinster House during the discussion on a debate on small schools.
Consultation on Career Entry Proposals
Thursday, 2 February 12
The Teaching Council has published a consultative document on the future induction and probation of new entrants to the profession.
Circular on Review of Allowances - FAQs
Thursday, 2 February 12
The DES has issued Circular 0003/2012 in relation to the Budget 2012 announcement last December about a Public Service wide review of allowances and premium payments.
Principals - Do you expect to appoint a teacher this year?
Wednesday, 1 February 12
If so perhaps you should consider attending one of the following seminars organised by the INTO for principal teachers.
Dáil Debates Motion on Small Schools
Tuesday, 31 January 12
This issue has caused considerable anxiety in communities served by smaller primary schools and the INTO has called on the Minister to rethink his Budget cuts in this area.
Seanad Discusses Education Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 31 January 12
INTO representatives will be present this afternoon when Seanad Eireann recommences discussion on the Education Amendment Bill.
Jan/Feb 2012 InTouch Now Online
Tuesday, 31 January 12
The January/February 2012 issue of InTouch is now available online. Hard copies are currently posting to schools.
20th Annual INTO/EBS Handwriting Competition
Tuesday, 24 January 12
INTO is delighted to announce the launch of the 2012 INTO/EBS Handwriting Competition.
INTO Response to Code of Conduct
Tuesday, 31 January 12
The Teaching Council previously published a Draft Code of Professional Conduct for teachers.
INTO Calls for Rethink on Small School Cuts
Monday, 30 January 12
The INTO today called on the Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn to rethink his budget cuts to small primary schools.
INTO Travel Benefits
Thursday, 19 January 12
Shandon Travel has collaborated with INTO to provide discounted holidays to INTO members for several years.
Vacancy for INTO Learning Official
Thursday, 26 January 12
Arising from a career-break vacancy, applications are invited for a position as a Fixed-Term Official in the INTO Learning Section of the INTO at their Head Office in Dublin.
Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 debated in Seanad
Wednesday, 25 January 12
INTO representatives were present in Seanad Éireann today for the commencement of the debate on the Education (Amendment) Bill.
Important Notice: Supplementary and Main Panel Rights
Tuesday, 24 January 12
Important notice for fixed-term/substitute/part-time teachers with regard to Supplementary Panel Rights and Main Panel Rights.
